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What is a dead load?
Think about what remains unchanged over time.
Name one type of environmental load.
Which loads do natural events create?
What type of load does a structure's own weight represent?
Remember, it's a constant force.
True or False: Live loads are predictable and constant over time.
Consider how changes in people or furniture affect loads.
Calculate the total load a structure must support if the dead load is 250 kN and live load is estimated at 100 kN for a total area of 75 m².
What steps do you take to find the total and then divide by area?
Discuss how you would approach designing a bridge that needs to accommodate high live loads from heavy vehicles, considering environmental factors.
Think about vehicle weight and natural forces.
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